During today's hearing, Harris made several accusatory remarks towards Marchand. She asked to be removed from the psychiatric institution where she is currently held, asked for different medication and complained of her shock therapy treatments.

Marchand said the file will be turned over to the review board to determine the next step for Harris.

The event triggered a call for more staff including security personnel at the 44-bed tertiary care unit which deals with complex patient needs. In 2013, there were 64 reported incidents of physical violence at the centre. Dr. Robert Halpenny, the president and CEO of Interior Health, said the centre would have 24-hour security from a non-uniformed member.

OPINION At least part of me wasn’t sure I should write this, given what happened last time. It was August 15, 2003 and like many Thursdays before it, I was scratching around for a column idea. The summer newsroom